【香川ファイブアローズ】Timeline of the arrest incident involving player Gary Kotera Hamilton
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Facts
- Press conference date: Monday, September 28, 2026, 11:00–
Companies mentioned：香川ファイブアローズ、TSURUO COURT
2026-09-27 09:00–12:00 JST
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Parents and children open an irrigation pond left unattended for 60 years
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- A total of 30 people, including 22 participating parents and children, instructors, staff and volunteers
- A total of 94 participants across the 1st through 4th sessions
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人こうのさと、NPO法人irodori、株式会社クラビズ、まるみ麹本店、岡山トヨタ自動車株式会社、平林金属株式会社、菊池酒造株式会社、すし遊館
Unveiling 9 main characters from the original generative AI anime “花魁転生 -Oiran Reincarnation-” — Episode 1 premieres on YouTube at 21:00 on Friday, October 2
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Facts
- 9 main characters
- 12 episodes in total
- Every Friday at 21:00
- More than 1.82 million YouTube subscribers
Companies mentioned：株式会社プエンテ、Mellow
Bennett Fantasia (CV: Du Du Danyon), the bilingual voice library for the singing voice synthesis software “VoiSona,” now on sale! Discount sales on the download and limited-quantity packaged editions!
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- Limited-quantity packaged edition: 180 Australian dollars (shipping extra)
- Download edition - one-time purchase plan: 13,200 yen
- Download edition - annual plan: 6,600 yen per year
- Download edition - monthly plan: 880 yen per month
Companies mentioned：株式会社テクノスピーチ、VoCreatures Pty, Ltd.
ウルカモ updates its My Page for registered homeowners. Even if you have no intention of selling your home, tracking it as an asset is now even more convenient
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Facts
- A 3-step process that takes just a few minutes: “Register with ウルカモ,” “Enter your home information” and “Select your current situation”
Companies mentioned：ウルカモ、株式会社ツクルバ、カウカモ
Uravation launches support for placing and managing ChatGPT ads (ChatGPT Ads), from account setup and tracking implementation to test campaigns starting at a daily budget of 2,500 yen, weekly management and in-house implementation with Claude Code
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Facts
- Test campaigns starting at a daily budget of 2,500 yen
- Plan A: Initial setup + test campaign (1 month): 150,000 yen (flat fee)
- Plan B: Monthly management: 100,000 yen/month (minimum 3 months)
- Plan C: In-house implementation (individual Claude Code instruction): 300,000 yen/month (3 months)
Companies mentioned：Uravation、OpenAI、ChatGPT、Claude Code
Heart Art株式会社 launches video production services that showcase the appeal of businesses and communities
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Facts
- Sept. 1, 2026
- 46㎡ filming space
Companies mentioned：Heart Art株式会社
Time spent traveling can be a gateway to understanding circularity. 105 people took part in the upcycling experience workshop at メルキュール佐賀唐津リゾート, bringing the total since summer to 268
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- 105 participants
- The number of participants at the hotel reached 268
- Approximately 3,700 caps, weighing approximately 9.2 kg
- 14 staff members tried making coasters
Companies mentioned：メルキュール佐賀唐津リゾート、NPO法人唐津Farm&Food、Precious Plastic 唐津
Announcement of a paper reading group for “Financial Contracting Theory Meets the Real World,” written by Per Strömberg
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Facts
- Set to oversee the selection of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
- Awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2016
- “Review of Economic Studies,” 2003
- Submitted 15 shareholder proposals
- Just over 45 percent in favor
- 4,000 characters
- Support in the 40% range
- More than 1,000 publicly listed companies worldwide
- More than 200 privately held companies
- Unlisted policy shareholdings (all 42,558 securities)
Companies mentioned：AIマネー大学株式会社、ストックホルム経済大学、Review of Economic Studies、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、少数株ドットコム株式会社、HOYA株式会社、ハイアス・アンド・カンパニー、くふう住まいコンサルティング、株式会社河野メリクロン、男女産み分けドットコム、CapitalJusticeLab
[Friday, October 23, 19:30–] Discussing development and DX in the age of AI! A technology networking event bringing together engineer-turned-business leaders and CTOs will be held in Shibuya!
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- Friday, October 23, 2026, 19:30–
- Admission + special all-you-can-drink craft beer and cocktails + hearty meal ¥10,000 (advance payment)
- Admission + special all-you-can-drink craft beer and cocktails + hearty meal ¥11,000 (pay on the day)
- Operates a community with 5,000 members, including marketers and entrepreneurs in Shibuya
- A sales support service drawing on a network of 10,000 people, centered on executives in web, IT and creative industries
- Approximately 85 companies, including growth-stage ventures, are participating
- A pa... offering high-quality business meeting opportunities through “referrals based on trust” at a low cost starting from 30,000 yen per month (before tax)
Companies mentioned：KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社、ツキワッカ株式会社、スマートソーシャル株式会社、株式会社リリー、アソビュー株式会社、オリコングループ、サイバード、アライドアーキテクツ株式会社
Arriving in Japan for the first time! コーティナジャパン begins domestic sales of professional pickleball court surfaces used in official U.S. PPA and MLP matches
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Facts
- Initial shipment: November 2026 (scheduled)
Companies mentioned：コーティナジャパン株式会社、AT Sports社、PPA、MLP
Start a working 78cc, 4.5kW V8 right at your fingertips. BLDB launches the 32-valve, water-cooled DOHC “ENJOMOR V8-9078 PRO”
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Facts
- 78cc V8 gasoline engine
- Maximum output: 4.5kW
- 32 valves in total
- Maximum speed: 12,000 rpm
- 10mm-diameter output shaft
- Approximate oil capacity: 60mL
Companies mentioned：碩輝網絡貿易有限公司、BLDB
【TGI Fridays】Get more freedom and more boldness with the tacos everyone’s talking about! “Taco Boss” lets you choose to your taste from 4 taco varieties × 5 sauces. Starts Monday, September 28, at all 13 locations
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Facts
- More than 450 locations across 41 countries
- All 13 TGI FRIDAYS locations
- Starting Monday, September 28, 2026
- 4 taco varieties
- 5 distinctive sauces
- CRISPY CHICKEN FINGER ¥1,790 (¥1,969 including tax)
- GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITA ¥1,790 (¥1,969 including tax)
- BLACKENED SHRIMP ¥1,890 (¥2,079 including tax)
- VEGGIE TACO MIX ¥1,790 (¥1,969 including tax)
- FRIDAYS™ RITA (Black Berry) ¥940 (¥1,034 including tax)
Companies mentioned：TGI FRIDAYS、ワタミ株式会社、デリッシュキッチン、SHIBUYA109 lab.
Kagoshima Prefecture JA-SS × ウルトラマンシリーズ launches the “Ultra SS-Class Campaign”! Don’t miss your ultra-sized chance!
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Facts
- Enter with a receipt totaling 10,000 yen or more (including tax)
- Enter with a receipt totaling 5,000 yen or more (including tax)
- Fill up with at least 15 L of fuel and receive limited-edition merchandise or an Ultraman Card Game pack!
Companies mentioned：鹿児島県経済農業協同組合連合会、ウルトラマンシリーズ、Nintendo Switch、Dyson
“Can I repay this loan?” Bottino releases a free loan repayment simulator that calculates the sales needed for repayment—something you can’t determine from monthly payments alone
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Facts
- Loan amount: 10 million yen
- Interest rate: 1.5% per year
- Repayment period: 7 years
- Contribution margin ratio: 40%
- Annual fixed costs: 36 million yen
- Tax rate: 30%
- Monthly repayment is approximately 125,000 yen
- Annual sales of 90 million yen are needed to cover fixed costs and break even
- Principal repayment in year 1 is approximately 1.365 million yen
- Annual sales of approximately 95.23 million yen are needed when repayments are included
- Annual sales must increase by approximately 5.23 million yen, or an average of approximately 440,000 yen per month
- Monthly sales must increase by an average of approximately 440,000 yen
Companies mentioned：Bottino株式会社
The 17th Japan Kobudo Exchange Demonstration Tournament dedicated to 鹿島神宮 will be held on Sunday, October 4
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Facts
- 36 traditional martial arts schools are scheduled to perform demonstrations
- Reiwa 8, Sunday, October 4
- Opening at 9:45
- Closing at 14:50
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本武道館、日本古武道協会、鹿島神宮、文化庁、茨城県、鹿嶋市、鹿嶋市教育委員会、鹿嶋市観光協会、鹿嶋市商工会、読売新聞社、日本武道協議会
Generative AI is moving from the “introduction” phase to the “integration” phase. KINDLER holds an AI utilization seminar for small and medium-sized businesses at the 東京商工会議所 渋谷支部
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Facts
- 36 people attended despite the bad weather that day.
- Companies that have adopted generative AI: 44.0%
- Integrated into departmental business processes: 11.9%
- Individual use for work: 63.3%
- Companies that have adopted generative AI: 22.6% in fiscal 2024
- 26 pages in total | Pitfalls and causes of failure in adopting generative AI
Companies mentioned：KINDLER株式会社、東京商工会議所 渋谷支部、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構（IPA）、ソニー
ILLUMINUS to launch official ticket sales service "HiTouch" on September 27
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Facts
- Launching on September 27
Companies mentioned：株式会社ILLUMINUS、チケミー、TicketMe
Announcement of a paper reading group on The Twin Crises, authored by Carmen Reinhart (Carmen M. Reinhart)
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Facts
- 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
- American Economic Review, 1999
- American Economic Review, Vol. 89
- pp. 473–500
- World Bank Chief Economist from 2020 to 2022
- Just over 45 percent in favor
- 4,000 characters
- Support in the 40% range
- More than 1,000 publicly listed companies worldwide
- More than 200 privately held companies
- 42,558 listed securities in total
Companies mentioned：AIマネー大学株式会社、ハーバード大学、国際通貨基金（IMF）、American Economic Review、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、少数株ドットコム株式会社、HOYA株式会社、ハイアス・アンド・カンパニー、くふう住まいコンサルティング、株式会社河野メリクロン、日本ハムファイターズ、男女産み分けドットコム、CapitalJusticeLab、Silk Towers、Wyndham
Shimanto brought to life, relaxing at ease with the elegance of a dragon god!
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Facts
- Approx. 121 mm tall (including base)
Companies mentioned：株式会社デザインココ、Manjuu Co., Ltd.、YongShi Co., Ltd.、Yostar, Inc.
From Blue Archive, "Kikyou" is brought to life in her much-anticipated swimsuit look!
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- Approx. 267 mm tall (including base)
Companies mentioned：株式会社デザインココ、Yostar、NEXON Games Co., Ltd.
Prince Ice World 2026-2027 "THE REVUE ON ICE" Okinawa performance confirmed
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- January 16 (Saturday) and 17 (Sunday), 2027
- 2 performances each day, 4 performances in total
- October 10, 2026 (Saturday), 10:00
- November 28, 2026 (Saturday), 10:00
Companies mentioned：沖縄アリーナ株式会社、株式会社ピーエムエージェンシー、琉球放送株式会社、沖縄タイムス社、株式会社西武メディア・コミュニケーションズ、株式会社GAKUONユニティ・フェイス
"It's a full moon. Let's be generous with color, too" uka Moon study 27/Sep to launch in limited quantities
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Facts
- Price: 2,750 yen (tax included)
- Capacity: 10mL
Companies mentioned：トータルビューティーカンパニーuka、uka
A mecha masterpiece that aired in 1984 returns to television after 42 years! "Heavy Metal L-Gaim," the real robot anime that defined the 80s
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Facts
- Returns to television after 42 years
- From Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Every Sunday at 10 a.m.
- For 2 weeks after the broadcast ends
Companies mentioned：メ～テレ、名古屋テレビ放送株式会社、サンライズ
"104," who was active as MiTEY of B.A.C HOMIES, launches a full-fledged solo career! Releases "WE WON’T," a reworking of a popular song from the group's days, on October 4 (Sunday)! A first solo live show is also set for the same day
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Facts
- "WE WON’T" artwork
- Release date: 2026/10/4 (Sunday)
- OPEN 18:00 / START 18:30
- Streaming tickets go on sale Sunday, 9/27, at 10:00–
Companies mentioned：B.A.C HOMIES、YELLOW ONE Inc.、GT LIVE TOKYO、tiget.net
Original英検®5級のリスニング訓練に対応、スタスタAppsで全3パートを練習
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Facts
- Features 75 original questions
- In addition to 5 daily questions available without registering as a member
- Plus members can access ... a 25-question listening mock exam
Companies mentioned：スタディスタジオ株式会社、英検®、日本英語検定協会
Employee benefits: The いーふらん chairman hosts the 76th one-day company bus tour! Enjoy Shine Muscat grapes and premium yakiniku in Yamanashi Prefecture! Employee interview: A purchasing sales employee discusses changes in income and personal life after changing jobs
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Facts
- An additional order worth 2000 yen per person will be given as a gift
- Income nearly 2 times that of the previous job in the first month after joining
Companies mentioned：株式会社いーふらん、甲斐離宮、おたからや、フィットネス&ストレッチ 健康の森、E-swing -PREMIUM-、E-CRUISE
Where are the people who will create the next job for building-materials distributors trained?
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- Built on data from 980 companies and 338,000 workers
- PDF, 15 pages in total, 5 diagrams, including record examples and design sheets
- 423 potential leaders among customer-facing personnel at 3 BtoB companies
- The foundational long-term research is a practice-based study centered on a total of 423 potential leaders among customer-facing personnel at 3 BtoB companies. It continued for 7 years at each company
- It continued for 7 years at each company, with training periods of 12 months, 18 months and 21 months, respectively.
Companies mentioned：リクエスト株式会社、建設通信新聞
鳥山真翔 restarts his music career under the new name "Enaji"! Releases his 1st single, "Addiction," for streaming
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Facts
- We are pleased to announce its digital release on various music streaming platforms from Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スイッチオブボイス、Enaji
[Government ministry, research institutions and frontline executives come together! How can the hard-to-see value of care management be made visible? A multifaceted discussion from the perspectives of government, research, frontline practice, business and think tanks]
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Facts
- Members: 2,000 yen
- General admission: ¥3,000
- Students: ¥1,000
- Research networking event: 8,000 yen
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人日本介護経営学会、株式会社大塚商会、早稲田大学、静岡県立大学、厚生労働省、株式会社やさしい手内
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（28）
British director 麥克李 wins the Golden Shell despite illness; new film may be his swan song
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Facts
- 83-year-old
Companies mentioned：麥克李、聖塞瓦斯蒂安影展、法新社、坎城影展、威尼斯影展、凱特歐佛林、亞曼達柯內爾
After China-Philippines standoff at Second Thomas Shoal, PLA holds air and naval drills near Democracy Reef
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Facts
- The two sides had a standoff at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands on the 24th
- The Philippine Coast Guard said on the 25th
Companies mentioned：中國海警局
Lin Chia-lung leads business delegation to Belize and Guatemala; set to meet both countries’ heads of state
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Facts
- 92nd anniversary of Taiwan-Guatemala diplomatic ties
- 115年 National Day events
- 50-unit social housing project
- Business delegation of more than 30 people
Companies mentioned：美台商業協會（USTBC）
After Trump-Xi meeting, 2 Chinese giant pandas shipped to the US, accompanied by American veterinarians and keepers
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Facts
- For 10 years
- 2 Chinese giant pandas
- Both are around 6 years old
- In 2025, the organization signed an agreement with 美國亞特蘭大動物園
- China and the Atlanta Zoo have conducted collaborative giant panda conservation research for more than 20 years
- Jointly carried out more than 30 scientific studies
- Published more than 50 academic papers
Companies mentioned：中國野生動物保護協會、美國亞特蘭大動物園、成都大熊貓繁育研究基地、孟菲斯動物園
Cui Jinglin takes over as Eswatini ambassador; Guan Youjun named head of 波士頓辦事處
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Facts
- A mission in Eswatini lasting 8 years
Companies mentioned：史瓦帝尼王國、波士頓辦事處、駐捷克代表處、德國、台灣產業創新園區
Armed group blocks Libyan oil pipeline; state oil company announces resumption of operations
Summary not yet available
Facts
- An incident said to have caused $95 million in losses
Companies mentioned：利比亞國家石油公司、阿卡庫斯、力豹仕集團、道達爾能源、奧地利石油天然氣集團、挪威國家石油公司
Don’t rush to fast after a Mid-Autumn Festival feast; nutritionist says to resume normal eating with the next meal
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Facts
- About 250 to 300 calories each
Companies mentioned：新竹台大分院新竹醫院
國民黨 celebration combines with Sun Yat-sen birthday commemoration to rally election support and mobilize voters
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Facts
- 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s birth
- Two months until the nine-in-one local elections
- County and city elections to be held on Nov. 28
- Nov. 12 is the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Day
- Nov. 24 is 國民黨’s anniversary
- Held its first major regional campaign rally in Changhua on Oct. 17
Companies mentioned：國民黨、中國國民黨
A history lesson: Freedom born amid fear—remembering the path to democracy
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Facts
- 民進黨 turns 40 this year
- Feb. 28, 1980
- 7-year-old twin daughters Lin Liangjun and Lin Tingjun
- 9-year-old eldest daughter Lin Huanjun
- Now 33 years old
- 174 centimeters tall
- About 52 kilograms
Companies mentioned：民進黨、中央通訊社
Taking their husbands’ place: “We just wanted the world to know our husbands were good people”—the Formosa wives of those years
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Facts
- 民進黨’s 40th anniversary
- I took part in the 1980 supplementary election for the National Assembly
- Yao Chia-wen was sentenced to 12 years in prison
- On April 18, 1980, the military court delivered its verdict in the Formosa case
- Chou Ching-yu established 台灣關懷中心 in 1981
- In 1983, Lin Yi-hsiung’s wife, Fang Su-min, returned to Taiwan to run for office
- Fang Su-min ultimately received more than 120,000 votes
- Lin Yi-hsiung was granted a reduced sentence and released on parole on Aug. 15, 1984
Companies mentioned：民進黨、美麗島雜誌、關懷文教基金會、台灣國家婦女館、台灣政論、台灣關懷中心、深耕、美國在台協會、中央社、中央通訊社、台灣阿嬤
Founding the party: On the eve of its founding at Yuanshan, he brought his wife and children to be by his side just to say goodbye
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- On Sept. 28, 1986, the Tangwai Election Support Association held its 3rd membership meeting and nomination convention at the Grand Hotel
- This year marks the 民進黨’s 40th anniversary
- In September 1960, Lei Chen and others were sentenced by a military court to 10 years in prison on charges of “harboring Communist spies and inciting rebellion”
- At about 6:06 p.m. that night, 民進黨 held a press conference and announced its establishment
Companies mentioned：民進黨、中國民主黨、台灣民主黨、美麗島雜誌、中央社、編聯會、公政會
MLB’s Hao-Yu Lee hits 2, including an extra-base hit; Tigers rally for win in what may be Verlander’s final appearance
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Facts
- 43-year-old 3-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Justin Verlander
- A crowd of 41,377 attended to witness it
- Verlander pitched 5.1 innings and gave up 5 hits
- Recorded 6 strikeouts
- Issued 1 walk.
- Allowed 2 earned runs
- Lee went 2-for-3 today
- His 19th double of the season
- He also drew 2 walks
- Scored 1 run
- His batting average after the game was 2 cheng 67
Companies mentioned：MLB、底特律老虎隊、匹茲堡海盜隊
Pleasant autumn weather makes Yunlin-Chiayi’s Five Peaks ideal for hiking, coffee and high-mountain tea
Summary not yet available
Facts
- At an elevation of more than a thousand meters
Companies mentioned：中央社
Trump-Xi White House talks produce more noise than substance; post-meeting statement fails to mask US-China divisions
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Chinese President Xi Jinping visits the US for a state visit for the first time in 11 years
- Trump and Xi are expected to meet 2 more times before the end of this year
- The US and Chinese leaders will meet as many as 4 times this year
- More favorable tariff treatment for $30 billion worth of non-sensitive goods in each direction
Companies mentioned：美國企業研究所、金融時報
Saudi Arabia warns of disruption to Middle East shipping routes, threatening global energy security
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Restore the Strait of Hormuz to its state before Feb. 28
Companies mentioned：沙烏地阿拉伯、伊朗、美國、以色列、青年運動（Houthi）
Vice president hopes to deepen Taiwan-US talent and startup exchanges and strengthen strategic partnership
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said in a recorded address to the North America Taiwanese Technology Conference that Taiwan is advancing its AI New Ten Major Projects and deepening Taiwan-US talent and startup exchanges to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two sides.
Lien Hsien-ming: Trump-Xi meeting produces more noise than substance; Taiwan chips shape US-China AI race
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Observers broadly identified 6 major issues at the meeting
- “China and the US reached consensus on 8 outcomes”
Companies mentioned：中經院、白宮、北京
Hurricane Priscilla weakens to Category 4 and continues to lose strength; expected to make landfall in Mexico on the 28th
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Facts
- Maximum sustained winds reached 233 kilometers per hour
- The storm is moving northwest at 14 kilometers per hour
- Expected to hit Baja California as a Category 2 hurricane
- Bringing 10 to 20 centimeters of rain
- Up to 25 centimeters in some areas
Companies mentioned：美國國家颶風中心、AccuWeather
Hundreds protest in Milan, call for fashion week to ban fur entirely
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：Armani、Prada、Dolce & Gabbana、Fendi、LVMH
Third day of the Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day holiday; congestion expected on 6 highway sections this morning
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Facts
- Today's traffic volume is estimated at 114 million vehicle-kilometers
- 1.2 times the usual level
- As of 7 a.m., traffic volume was 9.1 million vehicle-kilometers
- Western 國道客運 services originally scheduled 9342 trips
- Added 1212 trips
- For a total of 10,554 trips
- Eastern 國道客運 services originally scheduled 2528 trips
- Added 571 trips
- For a total of 3099 trips
- A total of 1783 additional trips over the two days
- 55% of western 國道客運 tickets have been sold in advance
- 45% of capacity remains
- 35% of eastern 國道客運 tickets have been sold in advance
- 65% of capacity remains
Companies mentioned：高公局、交通部、國道客運
5 Chinese military vessels and 6 government vessels operate near Taiwan; 國軍 keeps close watch
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Facts
- 5 Chinese naval vessels
- 6 official ships
- 2 sorties by Chinese military aircraft
Companies mentioned：國防部、國軍
Original川普拒伊朗和平方案 德黑蘭堅持外交談判
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 美國’s November midterm elections
Companies mentioned：伊朗、美國、以色列、卡達、路透社、華爾街日報
Original川習會結束 中國聯大演說籲挺伊朗與古巴
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original美國自今年1月起封鎖石油運往古巴
Companies mentioned：中國、美國、伊朗、古巴、以色列、俄羅斯、聯合國
Original中秋連假第3天 北北桃等7縣市防高溫
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Beware of temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius
- This year’s No. 25 typhoon, Surigae
Companies mentioned：交通部中央氣象署
The cost of raising and educating children varies widely: Hsinchu County families spend 46,000 yuan a year, the most in Taiwan
Summary not yet available
Facts
- There are about 9.76 million households nationwide
- Average disposable income per household is 1.21 million yuan
- Average household consumption expenditure is 920,000 yuan
- In 110年, it was 26,701 yuan
- By 114年, it had fallen to 22,398 yuan
- Households of 2 or fewer people in Taiwan exceed half for the first time, reaching 51.6%
- Original1人家庭占比為17.33%
- Two-person households account for 34.27%
- Households in Hsinchu County spend 46,365 yuan on education
- Hsinchu City ranks second, at 32,750 yuan
- Taichung City is highest, at 28,241 yuan
Companies mentioned：主計總處
Japanese developers strike gold in Kumamoto, building rental apartments at a breakneck pace, but hit a wall? Expert weighs in on Taiwanese tech workers' calculations
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Facts
- For about NT$10 million, buyers can get a detached, 2-story home with a garage and yard
- Original地段差一點則500至600萬元可入手
- Properties sold after being held for 5 years or less are subject to a 30% income tax rate on the resale gains
- After more than 5 years, the rate drops to 15%
Companies mentioned：台積電、ASML、東京威力科創、JASM
A first-hand look at Berlin's new esports experience: German gamers shop carefully for PCs and place greater value on long-term benefits
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- About 60 gaming setups equipped with top-tier specifications and the latest hardware are lined up
Companies mentioned：MediaMarkt、Discord
U.S. tightens origin checks; Taiwanese businesses say they are improving production processes in Vietnam to avoid becoming a transshipment hub for Chinese goods
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Facts
- Accounts for 66.5% of Vietnam's total imports of machinery, equipment and parts
- Up 2.8% month on month
- Up 53.57% from the same period last year
- The United States accounted for about 32.2% of Vietnam's exports in 2025
Companies mentioned：中央社、蘇林、彭博社、東協+3總體經濟研究辦公室、AMRO、越南海關總局、越南台灣商會聯合總會太平分會、泰樺公司、吳俊德
Taiwan | 風傳媒（26）
Original比慈禧武則天還狠毒！1太后「為小鮮肉男寵」親手毒死19歲兒子，荒淫下場曝光
Empress Dowager Hu of Northern Wei (Hu Chenghua) poisoned her 19-year-old son, Emperor Xiaoming Yuan Xu, to protect her male favorite Zheng Yan and retain power. She then passed off a baby girl as a prince and installed the child as emperor, but was eventually captured by Erzhu Rong's army and drowned in the Yellow River.
Bai Lu and Zhou Yutong lose out! TOP 10 ranking of 90s-born Chinese drama goddesses: “She's the champion”—a beauty with the ultimate aura, acclaimed acting and guaranteed ratings
This article presents a ranking of works by post-90s Chinese actresses. Yang Zi ranks 1st, Zhou Yutong 2nd and Cai Wenjing 3rd, while Bai Lu ranks 7th and Li Qin 5th. It analyzes each actress's notable works, ratings and upcoming projects.
Weather forecast: A change is coming! The northeast monsoon will bring rain and cool, damp weather starting “this day”; areas facing the heaviest downpours revealed, along with the latest projected turn in Typhoon Soulik's path
The Central Weather Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications issued a high-temperature alert, forecasting temperatures of 36 degrees or higher in 7 counties and cities during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. It also warned that the northeast monsoon will strengthen starting October 1, bringing rain to northern and eastern Taiwan. Moderate Typhoon No. 25 Soulik is moving northeast and away, with no direct impact on Taiwan.
Did “the Republic of China’s wartime contributions” become a bargaining chip for Beijing orders? Japanese media warn that Trump repeatedly courts Xi Jinping as China takes the opportunity to dismantle the U.S.-Japan-Taiwan line of defense
At the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington, Trump called China an ally in World War II, prompting strong concern in Japanese media. They view the move as an effort to court Xi Jinping for trade and economic benefits, potentially undermining mutual trust among the United States, Japan and Taiwan over Taiwan Strait defense.
Companies mentioned：日本經濟新聞、東京新聞、朝日電視台、每日新聞、時事通信
Qing dynasty consorts were allowed only the time it takes one stick of incense during overnight visits with the emperor, so why could the empress stay the entire night? 3 key reasons behind it—and why the emperor could not keep her longer even if he wanted to
The Qing dynasty emperor's bedchamber system imposed strict time limits: consorts could spend only about 30 minutes with the emperor (the time it takes an incense stick to burn), while the empress had the privilege of spending the entire night with him. The difference stemmed from security measures introduced after the Renyin Palace Incident in the Ming dynasty, strict oversight by the Jing Shi Fang, and the empress's status as the emperor's principal wife.
Not the Taiwan Compatriot Permit! 4 types of documents to watch out for when traveling to China could result in your Taiwan household registration being canceled and passport revoked; there's no undoing it
Taiwan authorities warned that obtaining any of 4 types of documents, including a Chinese resident identity card, would result in the cancellation of a person's Taiwan household registration and passport. The Taiwan Compatriot Permit is legal.
The Trump-Xi meeting ushers in a new normal of high-frequency communication and high-intensity competition between the United States and China; national security officials say Taiwan's top priority is to maintain strategic composure
The 2nd Xi-Trump meeting on Sept. 24, 2026, was ceremonially grand, but made no progress on core issues such as tariffs, AI regulation and semiconductors. The U.S. and China have entered a new normal of frequent communication and intense competition. Taiwan national security officials stressed that Taiwan should maintain strategic composure and strengthen its Silicon Valley-level supply-chain advantage and its alliance of democratic values.
Companies mentioned：ボーイング
Hsieh Chang-ting cuts open a “Taiwan sapphire” he had treasured for nearly 40 years! Inside of the 30-kilogram rough stone revealed; expert laments, “What a shame”
Former Democratic Progressive Party chairman Hsieh Chang-ting cut open a rough Taiwan sapphire weighing about 30 kilograms that he had treasured for nearly 40 years. Its interior was beautiful but did not qualify as glass-jadeite or ice-jadeite grade, prompting an expert to lament that it was a shame.
A father puts 30 million yuan in a trust, then changes the beneficiary to his son—is that a gift? Tax bureau reveals the answer
Taipei's National Taxation Bureau presented a case in which a father placed 30 million yen in a self-benefit trust and changed the beneficiary to his son, triggering a transfer of rights to the trust's benefits and requiring a gift tax filing. Whether a gift has been made is determined when the beneficiary is changed, not when the funds are actually received.
Why did ancient Chinese emperors have 2 giant fans behind them when they went on tours or held court? They were not for cooling off—their real purpose was as a terrifying weapon
The large fans used by ancient Chinese emperors in ceremonies were not merely for shade; they symbolized imperial authority and sometimes also served as weapons for self-defense. The article traces their evolution from the Tang dynasty's "fan protocol" and the Ming dynasty's "shadow-screening to ward off evil" to the late Qing dynasty's "plague-prevention fans."
LINE announces major cuts to 2 key features! Both will be discontinued starting 9/30, with data forcibly deleted; a guide to free backup methods
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Do you have to wait 5 days when a child has a fever? Kaohsiung Chang Gung's “KDpredictor” detects Kawasaki disease early from a single blood sample
The Kawasaki Disease Center at 長庚紀念醫院 developed the “Kawasaki Disease AI Early Warning System” (KDpredictor). Using only routine blood test results, it can identify children at high risk of Kawasaki disease as early as the 3rd day of fever, helping them avoid missing the golden window for treatment. The system has been implemented and validated at multiple Chang Gung locations, with plans to expand it to primary care clinics and remote areas to narrow diagnostic gaps.
Companies mentioned：長庚紀念醫院
Free upgrade to business class on a flight! Former ground crew member reveals an easy upgrade method: “2 types of travelers have the best odds”—don't check in too early
A former airport ground staff member revealed the conditions for free flight upgrades from economy to business class and how to improve one's chances. Elite members and solo travelers have an advantage, while checking in too early can backfire. Data from Skyscanner also suggests targeting time slots with fewer business travelers.
Companies mentioned：Skyscanner、香港01
Not Puyi! A 15-year-old boy was personally chosen by Cixi and came “one step away from becoming Qing emperor,” but fell from favor after 3 days for 1 reason
The article explains the historical fact that late in the Qing dynasty, Empress Dowager Cixi tried to install 15-year-old Pujun as emperor, a puppet to replace the Guangxu Emperor, but the plan collapsed after just 3 days because of opposition from foreign powers.
The government is preparing a big cash handout! Everyone in Taiwan who qualifies will automatically receive 10000 yuan in cash every month, with no income cap; growth allowance amounts, timing and how to claim
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A father paid into the National Pension Insurance before he died. Can the mother give up the survivor's pension so the grandparents can receive it instead? Many people don't know that “the order of priority” cannot be changed this way
National Pension Insurance survivor benefits have a legally mandated order of priority. A lower-priority survivor cannot take the place of an eligible higher-priority survivor. Even if a spouse gives up the benefit or does not qualify, the priority cannot be transferred to the parents. This article explains the relevant rules and common misunderstandings.
The rare-earth battle forces the United States to the negotiating table as the White House loses control of the narrative! Washington scholars skeptical of the Trump-Xi meeting: Taiwan remains an unexploded bomb
4 CSIS experts analyzed the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington. They warned that, despite its high-profile appearance, U.S.-China relations remain in a "fragile truce," with disputes over Taiwan and rare-earth export controls unresolved.
Companies mentioned：CSIS
Is the U.S. creating an “AI army” to boost GDP? Chen Feng-hsin reveals the stakes in the U.S.-China tech war: Trump will never hit the brakes
Trump has proposed establishing an AI army and an AI czar. Chen Feng-hsin said he is fully behind AI development because he believes AI could contribute one-quarter of GDP and fears China will overtake the U.S. In a White House debate over regulation, the camp opposing restrictions, led by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, prevailed. Trump fears Democrats will restrict AI if they control Congress. Data centers are costly and face local opposition, while corporate debt financing has surged. Oracle bonds have struggled to sell amid construction delays.
Facts
- Original川普完全相信AI未來能為美國經濟帶來高達GDP占比4分之1的產值
- A heated debate over AI regulation took place inside the White House, with the “anti-restriction” camp, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, ultimately prevailing
- Trump is deeply concerned that Democrats who favor regulating AI will control both chambers of Congress after the election
- Meeting electricity demand of 1GW alone would cost and require investment of about $38 billion
- Large cloud providers and data center semiconductor companies raised $131 billion through bond financing last year, with the figure expected to reach $230 billion this year
- Oracle issued $18 billion in corporate bonds to build data centers, but construction delays have left the bonds unsold even at 85% of face value
- Goldman Sachs forecasts that bond financing could grow to $420 billion next year
Companies mentioned：輝達（NVIDIA）、甲骨文（Oracle）、微軟（Microsoft）、OpenAI
Is a burial plot permanent once purchased? Why do families still have to exhume the bones after a few years? What happens to the remains if they are not dealt with by the deadline?
Burial plots in Taiwan have time limits, after which the remains must be exhumed in a process known as "jian gu". This article explains the legal basis, regional differences, how the practice differs from traditional secondary burial, and what happens to remains after the time limit expires.
Ministry of Health and Welfare boosts payments for seniors! Eligible recipients can receive up to NT$180,000, with no income restrictions and monthly payments. Long-term care subsidy application requirements and procedures explained
Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare will expand subsidies for residential care facilities for people with moderate to severe care needs and people with disabilities under its "Long-Term Care 3.0" plan, starting in 2026. The subsidies will increase to a maximum of 15,000 yuan per month and 180,000 yuan per year. Applications will be accepted from Sept. 14 to Dec. 16, 2026, and under the new system eligibility will be assessed monthly.
After Hours International》Why did TSMC choose Arizona? U.S.-Taiwan tech history reveals its “hidden advantage”: From Motorola to Intel, the chipmaking desert city
TSMC’s decision to build a plant in Arizona was no accident. The state has a deep semiconductor industry base built by Motorola and Intel since 1949, ample electricity supplies, and a strict water management system. Hsu Chu-hsien, director of the Arizona Trade and Investment Office in Taiwan, detailed these “hidden advantages” on the program After Hours International.
Blue camp councilor’s billboard features only Chiang Wan-an! Ko Chih-en taunts Lai Jui-lung as having “no presence”—does the “Lai Jui-lung whirlwind” reveal anxiety among Blue camp grassroots?
During the Kaohsiung mayoral election campaign, KMT candidate Ko Chih-en criticized a DPP lawmaker's campaign sign, but the focus turned to her own relationship with lawmakers, exposing her anxiety. A difference also emerged in the number of lawmakers accompanying candidates at a religious group's awards ceremony, signaling a shift in the campaign's momentum.
How much longer can the F-35 dominate the skies? Former U.S. defense official: Piloted aircraft will follow the “cavalry” into obsolescence, and Taiwan must understand the trend as it prepares
Trent Emeneker, a former drone certification lead at the U.S. Department of Defense's DIU, pointed to declining frontline survivability for crewed fighter jets and helicopters and the growing importance of drones. He said crewed fighter jets could become outdated like cavalry and urged Taiwan to keep track of the trend.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒
Behind the scenes》Lai Ching-te and Tsai Ing-wen join forces with James Soong, shaking up Hsieh Kuo-liang’s Keelung Blue-White cooperation showcase
Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang’s support fell after the recall vote, while Democratic Progressive Party candidate Tung Tzu-wei leads among young voters, leaving the race in a dead heat. A possible alliance among Lai Ching-te, Tsai Ing-wen, and James Soong could affect the Blue-White cooperation showcase.
Even EasyCards expire! Can you still use one after 20 years? Will the remaining balance disappear?
EasyCard Corporation announced that regular EasyCards are valid for 20 years and outlined what happens after they expire. The balance is not lost, and the validity period can be extended by 5 years. Co-branded cards and social welfare cards are not covered.
Hsu Chien-hung column: A treasure trove for studying the Republic of China Air Force during the War of Resistance—Virginia Military Aviation Museum
The Virginia Military Aviation Museum houses many aircraft used by the Republic of China Air Force during the War of Resistance, including U.S.-made P-26, P-40 and P-51 planes, as well as Soviet-made I-15 and I-16 aircraft. It is one of the world’s most comprehensive museums preserving these types of planes. Most were recovered as wreckage from Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union, restored, and kept in flyable condition.
Companies mentioned：波音公司、Polikarpov設計局
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（4）
Chips run too hot and risk warping! Advanced packaging drives a 3-year expansion boom, sending prices for cooling and anti-warpage equipment soaring
OriginalAI晶片功耗突破千瓦，先進封裝技術成為解決散熱與翹曲問題的關鍵，帶動相關設備需求爆發。台積電推動CoPoS架構與SoIC技術，預計2028年放量。台灣設備商如弘塑、辛耘、志聖等因掌握關鍵製程而受惠。
Companies mentioned：台積電、弘塑、辛耘、志聖、均華、萬潤、竑騰、印能、倍利科
Original微軟發布AI使用報告 台灣AI使用率33.8%全球排名前進至第19
Original微軟發布全球AI使用報告，全球第二季AI使用率18.8%，台灣33.8%排名第19。開放權重模型崛起，占OpenRouter token使用量75%。
Facts
- The global AI adoption rate was 18.8% in the second quarter, up 1 percentage point from the previous quarter
- Taiwan’s AI adoption rate was 33.8% in the second quarter, up 2 percentage points from the previous quarter, lifting its global ranking from 20th to 19th
- The United Arab Emirates had the world’s highest AI adoption rate, at 73.3%
- Open-weight models now account for about 75% of token usage on OpenRouter
- South Korea’s AI adoption rate was 40.6% in the second quarter, up 3.5 percentage points from the first quarter
Companies mentioned：微軟、OpenRouter
英特爾 enters Micro LED CPO, opening up AI silicon photonics opportunities for Taiwan LED makers
英特爾 and 友達 are working together to develop Micro LED CPO technology for optical communications in AI data centers, as Taiwan LED makers actively position themselves in the field.
Companies mentioned：英特爾、友達、聯發科、微軟、富采、錼創、鼎元、光鋐
Bank of America warns U.S. stocks could face a wave of heavy selling! Two signals warrant attention
A U.S. bank analyst flagged a sharp rise in the MOVE Index and a decline in financial stocks as warning signs. The analyst warned of the possibility of heavy selling pressure in the stock market and suggested policy intervention may be needed.
Companies mentioned：アメリカ銀行、MarketWatch
Taiwan | 照護線上（1）
If you sit for long periods, use this for exercise; it is also suitable for postpartum rehabilitation
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